Home / The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello / American Innovation At Its Best: The Ford vs. Ferrari Story with Shelby CEO Gary Patterson

American Innovation At Its Best: The Ford vs. Ferrari Story with Shelby CEO Gary Patterson

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

Sep 12, 2025

23 min

Description

Gary Patterson is the President and CEO of Shelby American, the legendary performance car company founded by racing icon Carroll Shelby. A lifelong automotive enthusiast and accomplished performance driver, Patterson has been instrumental in carrying forward Shelby’s spirit of innovation and competitive excellence. Under his leadership, Shelby American continues to produce high-performance vehicles that honor the brand’s storied heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern engineering. The company rose to international fame in the 1960s when Carroll Shelby led Ford’s historic campaign to dethrone Ferrari at Le Mans, a rivalry immortalized in the Ford vs. Ferrari story. Patterson serves as a guardian of that legacy, ensuring the same bold, rebellious spirit that beat Ferrari still fuels every Shelby today. Known for his hands-on leadership style, he regularly test-drives new Shelby models himself, embodying the passion and precision that define the brand. Through his stewardship, Shelby American remains a symbol of American ingenuity, speed, and victory on the world stage.

Meet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ https://homeservicefreedom.com/

Check Out My Social Media:

Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello

Instagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/

Facebook ⟶https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/

My other podcast:

Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G

Live Q&A submission form:

https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions

00:00 Introduction to Shelby American and Gary Patterson

01:10 The Legacy of Carroll Shelby

01:59 The Relationship Between Ford and Shelby